Colorectal cancer surveillance by colonoscopy in a prospective, population-based long-term Swiss screening study - outcomes, adherence, and costs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The success of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening depends mainly on screening quality, patient adherence to surveillance, and costs. Consequently, it is essential to assess the performance over time.

Methods

In 2000, a closed cohort study on CRC screening in individuals aged 50 to 80 was initiated in Uri, Switzerland. Participants who chose to undergo colonoscopy were followed over 18 years. We investigated the adherence to recommended surveillance and collected baseline characteristics and colonoscopy data. Risk factors at screening for the development of advanced adenomas were analyzed. Costs for screening and follow-up were evaluated retrospectively.

Results

1278 subjects with a screening colonoscopy were included, of which 272 (21.3%; 69.5% men) had aden

SUBMITTER: Zgraggen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9179214 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature